CAS Practice Lead: Build & Scale Advisory

MBE CPAs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MBE CPAs is seeking a senior leader to build and scale our Client Accounting Services practice. As the CAS Department Manager you will partner with firm leadership to transform traditional bookkeeping into advisory-focused services, setting scalable processes and standards.

You will lead a high-performing team across offices, drive strategy, pricing discussions, and growth initiatives, and mentor CAS managers and staff while delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and Client Accounting Services.
• 5+ years in a leadership or senior management role within CAS or outsourced accounting.
• Proven experience building, scaling, or transforming a CAS or bookkeeping practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, payroll, and outsourced accounting services.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, structure, and growth of the CAS practice.
• Oversee client advisory engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to key clients.
• Build scalable workflows, service standards, and best practices across the CAS department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop CAS managers, supervisors, and team members.
• Partner with firm leadership on pricing, service offerings, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client advisory

Process building

Change management

CPA preferred

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

MBE CPAs is seeking a senior leader to build and scale our Client Accounting Services practice. As the CAS Department Manager you will partner with firm leadership to transform traditional bookkeeping into advisory-focused services, setting scalable processes and standards.

You will lead a high-performing team across offices, drive strategy, pricing discussions, and growth initiatives, and mentor CAS managers and staff while delivering exceptional client outcomes.